Technical Manager - Food Business; London (South East)

Technical Manager – Food Business; London (South -East)

This is not your usual Technical Manager role. 

It is much more than that.

If you thrive on challenge, love variety in your role, enjoy being hands-on and close to the operation, as well as working collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders, including co-packers, suppliers, and retail customers, and engaging cross-functionally across a complex business, then read on...

In this busy, high-energy and fast-paced food business, based in South East London, you will be responsible for all aspects of Technical, from auditing suppliers, collaborating with customers,  specification management and compliance, to technical data systems and quality performance.   

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Commercial Director, key remit will include;

Managing all customer communication
Responsible for technical data systems
Specification Management
Supplier management and product quality compliance
Driving quality standards with suppliers
Supplier auditing   
Key Experience and Skills

Experience working for a retailer, food manufacturing or food service Technical role
Experience auditing suppliers
Good level of Technical knowledge
Genuine passion for great quality food, sustainability, and customer needs
Available to travel around the UK and Europe to meet suppliers   
You will be working at pace, independently as part of a small, high-performing team and the role is office based in South East London, with the possibility of working from home 1 day a week.

Working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

This role also requires UK and some international travel.

Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship